New Jersey § 46:2b-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:2b-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:2b-8.
a. A power of attorney is a written instrument by which an individual known as the
principal authorizes another individual or individuals or a qualified bank within
the meaning of P.L.1948, c. 67, § 28 ( C.17:9A-28 ) known as the attorney-in-fact to perform specified acts on behalf of the principal
as the principal's agent. b. A durable power of attorney is a power of attorney which contains the words “this
power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of
the principal, or lapse of time,” or “this power of attorney shall become effective
upon the disability or incapacity of the principal,” or similar words showing the
intent of the principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding
the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity, and unless it states a time of
termination, notwithstanding the lapse of time since the execution of the instrument. c. Unless otherwise defined in the instrument, a principal shall be under a disability
if the principal is unable to manage his property and affairs effectively; and an
attorney-in-fact shall be under a disability if the attorney-in-fact is unable to
exercise the authority conferred by the power of attorney effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:2b-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:2b-8 cover?
Section 46:2b-8 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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